Social Media & Hate Speech: Malaysia’s Online Safety Act is now in force, but a Harmony Symposium heard research suggesting users share posts based on reach and engagement more than source reliability—an issue that spikes around Johor and Negeri Sembilan elections. Climate-Tech & Food: NTU researchers describe turning shrimp shells into carbon-negative hydrogen, plus cultured protein and biogenic calcium carbonate, aiming to divert waste from landfills and “close the loop” from trash to food. Regional Security: Indonesia and Singapore reaffirm freedom of navigation in the Strait of Malacca, pledging tighter maritime security, anti-piracy and search-and-rescue cooperation. Family Wealth Planning: At a Singapore forum, The Sovereign Group’s Andrew Galway argues families need documented governance blueprints for intergenerational wealth transfer, not just trusts and insurance. Culture Calendar: Singapore Garden Festival 2026 returns July 4–12 with a floral rollercoaster and 7,000 orchids, while a Mother Tongue Languages Symposium brings hands-on storytelling and games for kids at Singapore Expo. Film & Theatre: Golden Mile Tower cinemas Filmhouse and Carnival Cinemas face uncertainty after their units were put up for sale, raising questions about where specialist programming goes next.